Position:
Technical Quotes Specialist
Location:
Birmingham AL (On-Site Schedule)
Directly reports to:
Estimating Manager
Position Purpose:
The Technical Quote Specialist is responsible for preparing accurate and timely quotations for complex technical products or services. This role bridges the gap between sales engineering and operations by interpreting customer requirements analyzing technical specifications and ensuring that quotes align with company capabilities and pricing strategies.
Essential Functions:
- Review and interpret customer RFQs (Requests for Quotation) technical drawings and specifications to determine appropriate product configurations and pricing.
- Collaborate with engineering product management procurement and production teams as needed to gather necessary information for accurate quoting.
- Complete material takeoffs of available products and work with our India takeoff team to gather the required information to complete formal quotations.
- Communicate with customers manufacturers representatives and MPIs direct sales team to clarify requirements and provide technical support as needed.
- Communicate with third party vendors including by not limited to actuation providers third party coaters to gather costs and lead-times required to complete quotations.
- Generate formal quotations and proposals using internal systems and tools.
- Ensure quotes are aligned with pricing strategies profit margins and delivery timelines.
- Maintain and update quote tracking systems and databases.
- Assist in continuous improvement of quoting processes and tools.
- Act as a consultative and solutions focused resource for customers manufacturers representatives and MPIs direct sales team.
Qualifications :
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2 years of experience in a technical quoting estimating or sales support role.
- Strong understanding of technical drawings specifications and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in ERP/CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in industry-specific software or tools e.g. AutoCAD SolidWorks Microsoft D365.
- Background in the waterworks or industrial industry specifically related to water control gates.
- Experience participating in continuous improvement projects focused on identifying bottlenecks and working independently or as a team to develop tools and processes to drive efficiencies.
Additional Information :
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA - gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Companys policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race color sex national origin religion age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA- gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Position: Technical Quotes SpecialistLocation:Birmingham AL (On-Site Schedule)Directly reports to:Estimating ManagerPosition Purpose:The Technical Quote Specialist is responsible for preparing accurate and timely quotations for complex technical products or services. This role bridges the gap betwee...
Position:
Technical Quotes Specialist
Location:
Birmingham AL (On-Site Schedule)
Directly reports to:
Estimating Manager
Position Purpose:
The Technical Quote Specialist is responsible for preparing accurate and timely quotations for complex technical products or services. This role bridges the gap between sales engineering and operations by interpreting customer requirements analyzing technical specifications and ensuring that quotes align with company capabilities and pricing strategies.
Essential Functions:
- Review and interpret customer RFQs (Requests for Quotation) technical drawings and specifications to determine appropriate product configurations and pricing.
- Collaborate with engineering product management procurement and production teams as needed to gather necessary information for accurate quoting.
- Complete material takeoffs of available products and work with our India takeoff team to gather the required information to complete formal quotations.
- Communicate with customers manufacturers representatives and MPIs direct sales team to clarify requirements and provide technical support as needed.
- Communicate with third party vendors including by not limited to actuation providers third party coaters to gather costs and lead-times required to complete quotations.
- Generate formal quotations and proposals using internal systems and tools.
- Ensure quotes are aligned with pricing strategies profit margins and delivery timelines.
- Maintain and update quote tracking systems and databases.
- Assist in continuous improvement of quoting processes and tools.
- Act as a consultative and solutions focused resource for customers manufacturers representatives and MPIs direct sales team.
Qualifications :
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2 years of experience in a technical quoting estimating or sales support role.
- Strong understanding of technical drawings specifications and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in ERP/CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in industry-specific software or tools e.g. AutoCAD SolidWorks Microsoft D365.
- Background in the waterworks or industrial industry specifically related to water control gates.
- Experience participating in continuous improvement projects focused on identifying bottlenecks and working independently or as a team to develop tools and processes to drive efficiencies.
Additional Information :
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA - gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Companys policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race color sex national origin religion age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA- gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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